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Welcome to Duntroon School
The BEST We Can Be | Ko te pai e taea e tātou
Established in 1879, Duntroon School carries a proud heritage as a cherished heart of our local community. Tucked into a picturesque township bounded by State Highway 83, Livingstone Street, and the Maerewhenua River, our school welcomes children from across a wide rural catchment—spanning Campbell Park in the west, Blackpoint to the east, and Danseys Pass to the south, with three dedicated bus runs bringing our students together each day.
We are fortunate to learn and grow in an extraordinary natural setting. Set against a backdrop of ancient history, rich geological formations, and world-renowned fossils, our school is uniquely situated within a UNESCO Global Geopark. This landscape serves as a living classroom, inspiring curiosity and wonder in equal measure.
For students from Year 0 to 8, we offer stimulating, engaging, and rich learning experiences tailored to help every child thrive. Our dedicated, collaborative team of educators works hand-in-hand with a supportive Board of Trustees and a vibrant local community to foster an environment where children feel valued and encouraged.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Honesty, Respect, Perseverance, Cooperation, and Inclusion. These principles bring life to our overarching vision: "The BEST We Can Be" (Ko te pai e taea e tātou).
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9 Nov 2026
12 Nov 2026
17 Nov 2026
Just a quick note to keep you up to speed about Country Day which is on Monday…
-Children can wear Country Day mufti for the day.
-All children will bring their entries to their own classroom on Monday morning. There is one hour allowed for the children to construct their entries (ie: flower arrangements, miniature farmyards, veggie animals etc). During this time it is expected that the children are working independently (or with very minimal parent help).
-Before 10am there will be an opportunity for the classes to view other children’s work- they must stay with their teacher and class for this. Parents and visitors are most welcome to view the indoor exhibits at lunchtime.
-Pets can arrive any time after 12.30pm in time for judging at 1.20pm.
-Each area where animals go is a yellow sign cable tied to the fence or on a fence standard.
Small dogs- tied to the fence on the Duntroon township side of the turf.
Large dogs- tied to the fence parallel to SH83 above the turf.
Calves- on a lead, outside the playgroup
Goat - on a lead outside the playgroup
Lambs-in the provided pratley gates down by the community garden
Horse- in front of the stables where the horse jumps are kept
Miscellaneous Pets- on the deck in front of Rooms 1 and 2
Pet Posters- on display on the windows of Room 3
Decorated Bike -outside on the deck of Room 4
REMINDER- Please ensure that dogs are well socialised with other dogs and people so that everyone remains safe. Thank you in advance.
If it is raining then the indoor exhibits will still run whilst the Young Farmer rotations and pet judging will be cancelled. We will let you know via Skooloop or the school Facebook page of any changes.
Please also remember that children are to create their own exhibits- it’s their day!
Pack your togs tomorrow (Friday)! We are hoping the pool will be ready so the children can have their first swim of the season.
No promises, but it’s highly likely. 🩳🩱
Touch has been cancelled due to the rain ☔
The draw will roll over to next week.
Good luck to everyone playing touch this week!
**Please note Duntroon Pink and Duntroon Orange will play at lunchtime at school instead of Tuesday afternoon.
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